PN1 – Final Exam Review.

PN1 – Final Exam Review/PN1 – Final Exam Review. 1. Your client has had an arthroplasty two days ago and has required pain medication every four hours. What consideration is given to the use of opioids and immobility in a post-surgical client? a. Decrease peristalsis and can cause severe constipation b. Constipation can cause impaction 2. What is the term for a surgical removal and replacement of a joint? a. arthroplasty 3. Although this arthritis can occur in children, it often strikes at the age of 30-40 years of age. When the immune system attacks it's own tissues, causing red and painful joints it is called which of the following? 4. In order to achieve balance, body mass must be distributed around which point? a. At the waist or midline 5. After caring for a client on contact precautions, the nurse removes PPE within the room and washes hands because of which of the following? a. If her close are contaminated, she keeps the bacteria in the room and prevents the spread of it.